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Technology enhanced AML/CFT compliance
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 8:54 am | Asia Pacific AML
Enhancements in technology have compelled meaningful change to personal and business activities. With increased access to mobile technology , through to the prominence of driverless vehicles , technology is influencing the way we manage our relationships, ... More >>
SupTech – An AML/CFT regulatory authorities’ greatest tool
Friday, 26 April 2019, 9:54 am | Asia Pacific AML
Technological and scientific progress in the areas of machine learning , artificial intelligence (AI), distributed ledgers, and big data has led to further discussion around the term SupTech – or supervisory technology. Although technology solutions ... More >>
RegTech: an AML/CFT compliance perspective
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 3:31 pm | Asia Pacific AML
Even to an outsider, the term ‘RegTech’ is gaining noteworthy exposure and momentum throughout the compliance industry. Government regulators responsible for monitoring and enforcement have increased their interest in the FinTech/RegTech industries. ... More >>
AML/CFT compliance & RegTech
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 9:54 am | Asia Pacific AML
RegTech is recognised as the use of technology to reduce the time and costs for meeting compliance obligations with legislative requirements. RegTech includes automation and enhancement of manual processes, reducing human resourcing commitments, and as ... More >>
Money laundering and countering financing of terrorism
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 10:15 am | Asia Pacific AML
Money laundering and countering financing of terrorism report highlights concerns, sets out future focus More >>
Violent Video Games create Terrorists
Monday, 18 March 2019, 9:09 am | Asia Pacific AML
Research has shown that video games desensitise humans. In 2016 a study was undertaken with a group of university students who were split into groups of video game players. One group played violent games and another group playing non-violent games. More >>
Professionals also have responsibility to Fight Terrorism
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 2:14 pm | Asia Pacific AML
Fighting financial crime and the evil that follows it, such as distribution of illegal substances and gang wars, is not the responsibility of law enforcement alone. Many countries have laws that enforce the requirement for businesses to identify and report ... More >>
Terrorist Attack - New Zealand
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 1:55 pm | Asia Pacific AML
Less than 24 hours ago, New Zealand experienced its largest terrorist attack. At approximately 2.30 pm (NZT) on Friday 15th March 2019, an Australian born white supremist took a stash of guns to two mosques located in Christchurch, New Zealand. More >>
The disparities of AML/CFT compliance obligations in NZ
Friday, 1 March 2019, 9:44 am | Asia Pacific AML
The disparities between the ‘reason for’ and the ‘implementation of’ AML/CFT compliance obligations in New Zealand More >>
Terrorism in New Zealand?
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 2:26 pm | Asia Pacific AML
Police have reported multiple stabbings in a local supermarket at Whanganui. Whanganui is a city in the west coast of the North Island. More >>
Terrorism in New Zealand?
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 9:22 am | Asia Pacific AML
Police have reported multiple stabbings in a local supermarket at Whanganui. Whanganui is a city in the west coast of the North Island. More >>
What is Client Profiling and Why is it Necessary?
Friday, 29 June 2018, 11:45 am | Asia Pacific AML
Client profiling applies to your client, as well as the beneficial owner(s) and effective controller(s). By applying a profile across your client base, you can more readily identify your higher risk clients. More >>
Anti-money laundering reporting obligations
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 10:10 am | Asia Pacific AML
As the 1st July draws closer, New Zealand lawyers are continuing to prepare for their transition as ‘reporting entities’ under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. Commonly referred to as “Phase 2 implementation”, ... More >>
AML360 Appoints Executive Consultant for New Zealand
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:43 am | Asia Pacific AML
As New Zealand’s AML/CFT compliance deadlines loom ever closer, lawyers and conveyancers, accountants, real estate agents and some high value dealers are facing increased pressure to respond appropriately to their compliance obligations. More >>
